Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFigsbury Ring

Figsbury Ring

England
List entry 1005647
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Figsbury Ring is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated near Salisbury in Wiltshire, England. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an oval area of approximately 11 acres, positioned on high ground commanding views across the surrounding landscape. Archaeological evidence and typological analysis place its construction and primary use within the Iron Age, likely between the fifth and first centuries BC, when such hillforts served as territorial centres, refuges, and places of elite residence across southern Britain. The site remains substantially preserved, with its earthwork defences clearly visible and forming one of the significant Iron Age monuments in the Chalk Downs region of Wiltshire.

Figsbury Ring is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005647. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Figsbury Ring?

Figsbury Ring is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated near Salisbury in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005647.

Who is responsible for protecting Figsbury Ring?

Figsbury Ring is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005647.

What other scheduled monuments are near Figsbury Ring?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fussell's long barrow (1.4 km), Clarendon Palace (3.6 km), Medieval pottery kilns, Milford Farm (5.1 km).

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